Winslow State Park, NH

Winslow State Park shares Mount Kearsarge with Rollins State Park. Winslow is located in Wilmot, New Hampshire on the northwest slope of the mountain

Winslow offers two hiking trails to the summit. The Winslow Trail is marked with red blazes and leaves from the parking area. It climbs 1.1 miles and 1,100 feet through the forest and over bare granite ledge to the 2,937 foot summit. The Barlow Trail is marked with yellow blazes and leaves from the parking area. Although it is a longer hike of 1.7 miles, it is a more gradual ascent to the summit. Hikers on these trails can enjoy views of the Lake Sunapee Region, the Andover area, Ragged Mountain, and Mount Cardigan.

Spring operating hours begin April 25 and are weekends from 9am – 5pm.

Hikers interested in finding out what the conditions are prior to heading out can call the park directly at (603) 523-6168.

Pets are permitted in the park but must remain on a leash and attended to at all times.

Pavilion Information

Pavilion Rental Hours: Mon. - Sun. 8am to Sunset The pavilion is not available for rental on holidays or holiday weekends. The Overlook View Pavilion: The overlook view can accommodate up to 50 people and is located on the left of the auto road. This area has a small pavilion with picnic tables. It is an ideal spot for a canopy. The location offers views of Sunapee Mountain, Ragged Mountain, and Vermont. It is recommended that you bring your own gas/charcoal grills and drinking water. Wood fires are not permitted per NH State Fire Marshal. The pavilion does not have electricity. Small generators are permitted. In addition, there are no flushed toilets, running water or changing rooms. Porta potties are available including a handicap pit toilet. The park also has a playground.

Price: 1 - 50 guests have a rate of $200.00 The fee applies to brief/all day events and covers admission and parking.

Cancellations may be made 30 days prior to the event date and the fee will be refunded. Cancellations made 29 - 15 days prior to the event date shall forfeit half the total fee. 14 days or less shall not have any fees refunded. Refunds are not given due to inclement weather and rain dates are not available.

Additional Information the Renter Should Know:

• Alcohol is allowed.
• NH parks have a carry in/carry out policy for trash. No Glass Allowed
• For weddings, please use birdseed instead of rice as this food is harmful to wildlife.
• Please do not release balloons into the air.
• All decorations, including tents must be removed the day of the event.

Due to limited parking spaces, carpooling is highly recommended

Special use permits are required for, but not limited to, events that are outside the normal recreational activities for the requested area. Any questions should be discussed with park staff prior to the event. There is a processing fee of $100. All permits require certificate of insurance liability with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: winslowstatepark@dncr.nh.gov 603-456-3808.